The Risk Management Internship gives program participants exposure to roles in operational risk, compliance, credit risk, market risk, and other areas within the risk division. Participants will build the foundation of a strong career, developing an understanding of the risks inherent to financial institutions and learning strategies and methods for mitigating them. You’ll work on projects for Fifth Third Bank, receiving feedback and an evaluation based on accuracy, completeness, and through meeting applicable deadlines. At the conclusion of the internship, you’ll present your overall experience to the senior leadership team, including key concepts learned and an overview of each project.
What you'd do
- Attend formal training classes, supplementing the on-the-job learning that occurs in each rotation.
- Actively participates in community involvement projects.
- Build a network of resources within the risk division and supporting areas.
- Create and presents a formal PowerPoint presentation to Sr. Management at the end of the assignment.
- Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Involvement in program related committees including volunteerism and professional development
What they want
- Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Insurance/Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Humanities – Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Pre-Law (or other relevant major)
- Must be a rising senior
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Campus involvement/leadership experience preferred
- Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred
- Ability to complete both guided and self-directed learning activities
- Strong communicator and developer of interpersonal connections
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
- Ability to connect the dots across lines of business and defense in the bank
- Starts
- 2026-08-28